Steps in the Development and Approval of a Course
- All links refer to the appropriate section of:
Steps in the Development and Approval of a New Course. - See also:
New Course Proposal Cover Sheet [PDF]
Required Information for Course Documentation - An asterisk (*) in boxes below indicates that approval is required at that level or by that person.
| Initiator | Develops initial proposal |
| Department Chair or Associate Vice Chancellor | Assigns a department member to develop a course or revision. Assist and advise as needed. May consult associate vice chancellor. |
| Department * | Signature of chair indicates approval |
| College Council* | Signature of the dean indicates approval |
| Ethnic Studies Curriculum Advisory Committee | If a new or existing course is being submitted for Ethnic Studies, it must be reviewed for a recommendation by this committee prior to action by the CIC. (10 copies to the Provost's Office) |
| General Education Committee | If a new or existing course is being submitted for General Education, approval must be recommended by this committee prior to action by the CIC. Submit materials to the Office of the Provost. (15 copies to the Provost's Office) |
| Graduate Education Committee | If a new or existing graduate-level course is submitted, approval must be granted by the GrEC in addition to action of the CIC. Submit course materials to the Provost's Office. (13 copies to the Graduate School) |
| Curriculum & Instruction Committee * | Takes action as per bylaws. Action recorded in minutes of meeting. (30 copies to the Provost's Office) |
| Provost* | Reviews all prior actions. Makes recommendations to Chancellor |
| Chancellor* | Reviews all prior actions and recommendations. Takes final action. |
| Associate Vice Chancellor | Distributes summary of final actions to appropriate personnel and files. |